Dame Sukhi Turner | |
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55th Mayor of Dunedin | |
In office 1995–2004 | |
Preceded by | Richard Walls |
Succeeded by | Peter Chin |
Personal details | |
Born | Sukhinder Kaur Gill 13 April 1952 Ludhiana, India |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Political party | Green |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Dame Sukhinder Kaur Gill Turner DNZM (born Sukhinder Kaur Gill, 13 April 1952), commonly known as Sukhi Turner, is a New Zealand politician who served as the Mayor of Dunedin, New Zealand, from 1995 until her retirement from the position in 2004. She was also regarded by some as New Zealand's most prominent politician from the country's Indian community.